The Astrophysical Context of Life

	Areas of Potential Interdisciplinary Interaction,	24
	Missions, Role of Other Agencies,	24
	Cosmic, Solar, and Terrestrial Irradiation,	25
	Current Work and Gaps,	25
	Areas of Relevant Independent Astronomical Research,	27
	Areas of Potential Interdisciplinary Interaction,	28
	Missions, Role of Other Agencies,	33
	Interstellar and Protostellar Nebular Chemistry,	33
	Current Work and Gaps,	33
	Areas of Relevant Independent Astronomical Research,	34
	Areas of Potential Interdisciplinary Interaction,	35
	Missions, Role of Other Agencies,	35
	Bombardment,	36
	Current Work and Gaps,	36
	Areas of Relevant Independent Astronomical Research,	38
	Areas of Potential Interdisciplinary Interaction,	39
	Missions, Role of Other Agencies,	40
	Prebiotic Chemistry and Photosynthesis,	41
	Current Work and Gaps,	41
	Areas of Relevant Independent Astronomical Research,	44
	Areas of Potential Interdisciplinary Interaction,	45
	Missions, Role of Other Agencies,	47
	Molecular Evolution in a Variable Astronomical Context,	48
	Current Work and Gaps,	48
	Areas of Relevant Independent Astronomical Research,	50
	Areas of Potential Interdisciplinary Interaction,	50
	Programs of Other Agencies,	51
5	INTEGRATING ASTRONOMY WITH THE OTHER DISCIPLINES OF ASTROBIOLOGY	52
	Common Goals and Interests,	52
	Common Language,	53
	Background and Education,	53
	Student Research Training,	53
	Graduate Student Exchange Program,	54
	Postdoctoral Fellowships,	54
	Faculty Enrichment,	55
	Recommendations,	55
	APPENDIXES
	A Context and Statement of Task	59
	B Related Reports and Programmatic Activities	62
	C Glossary	70
	D Committee Member and Staff Biographies	75

Table of Contents

Front Matter R1-R14

Executive Summary 1-6

1 Introduction 7-10

2 Related Efforts 11-14

3 NASA Efforts in Astrophysics for Astrobiology 15-20

4 Areas That Could Benefit from Augmentation and Integration 21-51

5 Integrating Astronomy with the Other Disciplines of Astrobiology 52-56

Appendix A: Context and Statement of Task 57-61

Appendix B: Related Reports and Programmatic Activities 62-69

Appendix C: Glossary 70-74

Appendix D: Committee Member and Staff Biographies 75-79